April 2019

Sponsor: Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryDescription: The purpose of this Cold Spring Harbor meeting is to explore and encourage new conceptual approaches and to apply novel methods to the neuroprotective physiologies of BBB structures. The conference is intended to foster cross-disciplinary exchange of ideas and expertise between developmental and evolutionary biologists, vascular and BBB physiologists and disease oriented industry scientists interested in modifying or circumventing specific pathways of neuroprotection. Location: Cold Spring Harbor, NYDate: April 3-6, 2019

Sponsor: New York Academy of SciencesDescription: This event will explore recent developments in our knowledge of the biological processes driving repeat expansion diseases including ALS/FTD, as well as strategies for effective therapeutic intervention, and barriers to drug discovery.Location: New York, NYDate: April 16, 2019Abstracts Due: February 15, 2019

Sponsor: The German Center for Neurological Diseases (DZNE)Description: This year, for the 6th annual meeting, there will be a special emphasis on the interaction between neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory mechanisms. Speakers from all areas of neuroinflammation will present the most recent findings and developments in order to stimulate vivid and challenging discussions.Location: Bonn, GermanyDate: May 9-11, 2019

June 2019

Sponsor: Gordon Research ConferenceDescription: The 2019 Gordon Conference on Neurotrophic Mechanisms in Health and Disease will cover the latest developments in neurotrophic factor biology, from fundamental insights into signaling and cell biology to breakthroughs in translational applications.Location: Newport, RIDate: June 2-7, 2019Abstracts Due: May 5, 2019

Sponsor: Keystone SymposiaDescription: The goal of this meeting will be to bring together people who study different aspects of neurological diseases and facilitate the interchange of ideas necessary for identifying new mechanisms underlying complex intercellular interactions in the diseased nervous system. Location: Keystone, CODate: June 16-20, 2019Abstracts Due: February 13, 2019 (early)

Sponsor: Keystone SymposiaDescription: This conference aims to address the current state of knowledge in neurodegenerative diseases, to provide advanced discussion of these topics, to provide the opportunity for interaction between scientists from different fields of research and foster new collaborations that may lead to new therapeutic opportunities to combat the coming crisis in providing medical care for those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases.Location: Keystone, ColoradoDate: June 16-19, 2019Abstracts Due: February 13, 2019 (early)

July 2019

Description: More than two decades after the first meeting being held in Heidelberg, the European Glial Meeting has become the largest and most important international scientific reunion in glia biology in health and disease in the world.Location: Porto, PortugalDate: July 10-13, 2019Abstracts Due: February 4, 2019

Sponsor: Gordon Research ConferenceDescription: This meeting will bring together clinicians, trainees, and renowned scientists from both academia and industry to address fundamental questions surrounding the pathogenesis and treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related motor neurons diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), progressive muscular atrophy (PMA), and multisystem proteinopathy (MSP). The overall aim of this conference is to share insights from a variety of perspectives to achieve a better mutual understanding of pathogenic mechanisms and potential therapeutic approaches. Location: West Dover, VTDate: July 21-26, 2019Abstracts Due: June 23, 2019

October 2019

Sponsor: Society for Neuroscience (SfN)Description: The annual meeting of the Society of Neuroscience gathers thousands of neuroscientists from around the world to debut cutting-edge research on the brain and nervous system. Location: Chicago, ILDate: October 19-23, 2019Abstracts Due: May 2, 2019

December 2019

Sponsor: Motor Neurone Disease AssociationDescription: The Allied Professionals Forum is focused on practice and experience for health professionals in the care and support of people living with ALS/MND. During the APF, health professionals from around the globe come together to share their practical knowledge and experiences, with a mission to improve the quality of care for people living with ALS/MND worldwide.Location: Perth, AustraliaDate: December 3, 2019Abstracts Due: May 3, 2019

Sponsor: MND AssociationDescription: Each year, the Symposium attracts over 1,000 delegates, representing the energy and dynamism of the global MND research community. It is the largest medical and scientific conference specific to MND/ALS and is the premier event in the MND research calendar for discussion on the latest advances in research and clinical management.Location: Perth, AustraliaDate: December 4-6, 2019Abstracts Due: June 5, 2019
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